How far is Brooklyn Park, MN from East Gull Lake, MN?

The driving distance from Brooklyn Park, MN to East Gull Lake, MN is about 122.5 miles (197.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
122.44 mi
02h 32m
Flight
102.77 mi
165.4 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.77 mi
Kilometers
165.4 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.44 mi
Kilometers
197.05 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Gull Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 7:12 AM CDT
Return by in Brooklyn Park
Sun, Apr 19, 9:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn Park
2026-04-19T04:39
Arrive East Gull Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 7:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brooklyn Park
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Watab
MN

Township in Benton County, Minnesota, USA

From Brooklyn Park
61.1 mi
01h 16m
To East Gull Lake
61.3 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
47°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brooklyn Park and East Gull Lake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park and East Gull Lake.

  1. 1

    Start on Zane Avenue North

    10 m · 6 sec · Zane Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Brooklyn Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bottineau Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Bottineau Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road 81

    3.3 mi · 5 min · County Road 81

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward MN 610 West

    1626 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto MN-610

    2.1 mi · 2 min · MN-610

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto I-94 W

    12.6 mi · 13 min · I-94 W

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    2016 ft · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Pine Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 25

    540 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 25

  12. 12

    Turn left onto County Road 11

    1.1 km · 54 sec · County Road 11

  13. 13

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  14. 14

    Continue on 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  15. 15

    Turn left

    54.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    32.3 mi · 38 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left

    94 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on County Road 125

    2 mi · 5 min · County Road 125

  19. 19

    Continue on Gull Lake Dam Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Gull Lake Dam Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Gull Lake Dam Road

    62 m · 9 sec · Gull Lake Dam Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Gull Lake Dam Road

    663 ft · 22 sec · Gull Lake Dam Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Gull Lake Dam Road

    731 ft · 21 sec · Gull Lake Dam Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Gull Lake Drive

    134 m · 20 sec · East Gull Lake Drive

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Gull Lake Drive

    1151 ft · 51 sec · East Gull Lake Drive

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Pike Bay Road

    17 m · 2 sec · Pike Bay Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pike Bay Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brooklyn Park and East Gull Lake.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
165th Avenue Southeast
34.2 mi · 28%
I-94 W
19 mi · 16%
County Road 81
3.26 mi · 3%
MN-610
2.11 mi · 2%
County Road 125
2.01 mi · 2%
Park Boulevard Southeast
1.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

54.4 mi · 01h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
102.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watab
01h 16m from Brooklyn Park
Leave By
1:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brooklyn Park and Sunny near East Gull Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn Park to East Gull Lake?

The road trip is about 122.5 miles (197.1 km) and usually takes 02h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Watab is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.1 miles from Brooklyn Park and 61.3 miles from East Gull Lake.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.42 one way or $30.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brooklyn Park and Sunny near East Gull Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Watab

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Watab, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Watab.

RAIL

St. Cloud

12 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

89 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

111 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn Park and East Gull Lake. Straight-line distance: 102.77 mi (165.4 km).

Brooklyn Park

#1 Brooklyn Park

The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,574
Coordinates45.0941300, -93.3563400
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
East Gull Lake

#2 East Gull Lake

City in Cass County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,059
Coordinates46.4080200, -94.3558400
Altitude382
CountryUnited States
Start: Brooklyn Park (-93.35634, 45.09413)
End: East Gull Lake (-94.35584, 46.40802)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.32 gal
16.36 L · about $15.42
Round trip
$30.84
8.64 gal · 32.72 L
Estimated CO2
38.4 kg one way
Round trip: 76.8 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $15.42 $30.84
Mid-grade $3.92 $16.94 $33.88
Premium $4.39 $18.97 $37.95
Diesel $4.86 $21.01 $42.02

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooklyn Park and East Gull Lake. The current time is 04:39:13.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.